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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,094.67, 31,870.88 and 12,484.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,094.67, 31,870.88 and 12,484.51 is: 17,228.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,094.67 : 31,870.88 = 12,484.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,094.67/31,870.88 = 12,484.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,094.67x = 31,870.88 × 12,484.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,094.67x = 397,892,320.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,892,320.07/23,094.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,228.75

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